DTC Spring Kick-Off January 8th 2015

4 Assessment Windows

Spring Assessment Schedule PARCC Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) Grades 3-8, High School ,ELA and Math 3/9/2015 through 4/3/2015 CMAS and CoAlt: Science and Social Studies 4 and 7 (Social Studies), 5 and 8 (Science) 4/13/2015 through 5/01/15 Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) CoAlt Grades 3-11 students with significant cognitive disabilities 4/13/2015 through 5/15/2015 PARCC End-of-Year Assessment (EOY) Grades 3-8, High School, ELA and Math 4/27/2015 through 5/22/2015

Online Assessments Important Dates Spring 2015 Description PBA-PARCC English Language Arts and Mathematics Science and Social Studies EOY-PARCC English Language Arts and Mathematics Submit student data December 3 February 16 – March 6 January 23 Online test session set-up begins Open now March 30 Proctor caching test content available February 23 April 13

Supporting 2 Platforms

Assessment Platforms Assessment Test Engine SIS Notes PARCC Performance-Based Assessment (PBA) Caching server available. Java dependences for desktop devices. Apps for Chromebooks and iPads. CMAS and CoAlt: Science and Social Studies Use same PARCC configuration and software. Different SIS. Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) CoAlt Educator Portal KITE client install for each device. Caching server available. Each client must be individually configured to point to caching server. PARCC End-of-Year Assessment (EOY)

TestNav Components Component Current Software Version Next Release date Recommendations Proctor Caching v2014.1.15 TBD Upgrade proctor caching Servers to this version. TestNav v8.1 v8.2 on January 15th 2015 Full Test of Assessment Environment using forms from training site. (infrastructure trial) iPad App v1.2.0 Quick Verification Chromebook App V1.2.53 Java 8v25 January 20th 2015

Updating the Proctor Cache Software Version 2014.1.15 is available for download here: http://parcc.pearson.com/technology-setup/ Since purging the content is the first step in the upgrade process, it may make sense to perform the upgrade while you are purging.  1. Purge Content from Current Proctor Caching Machine.   2. Uninstall Proctor Caching. 3. Install the new Proctor Caching software.

Purge Content from Current Proctor Caching Machine. Type the static IP colon 4480 into your browser’s address bar (xxx.xx.x.xx:4480) to see the proctor caching server’s status. On the Home tab, select Go to Content List tab or select the Contents tab. To filter your list, enter search criteria and select a value from the drop-down list. Select Clear to reset your search criteria. Select the test to purge. Click Purge Content. Enter the following proctor password in the popup window: t35t1n6 Test content is purged.  

Quick Verification Start a Browser or App. Select a URL: http://co.testnav.com or Enter the following credentials in the login screen: Username: username Password: password Choose "Sign In". Click the "Start Test Now" button. If you see the "Congratulations" screen then your computer is correctly configured to run TestNav.

Full Test of Assessment Environment Pearson Access Training Center Create Students Configure TestNav Create a Test Session CMAS - Use the site readiness form for DTCs only/ePat Grade level forms are for students. PARCC - Use any of the PARCC ELA or Math forms. Pre-cache Test content Print test authorizations tickets. Start the Test Session. Log into the URL on the authorizations tickets and take the test.

TN Technology Guidelines Update VERSION 4.3 – November 2014 UPDATE Firefox browser version requirements updated to versions 28-33 Chrome browser version requirements updated to versions 35-38 Java versions for Internet Explorer updated Android and iOS8 support added Whitelist requirements updated for MAC and Windows Tests/accommodations requiring proctor caching listed Macintosh OS 10.8 and 10.9 support added for Proctor Caching Windows RT removed Accessibility and accommodations information updated for spring 2015 testing

CDE Support Checklists – High Level Network Preparation Proctor Caching Device Preparation Testing the Assessment Environment Post Test Tasks Technical Training Slide Decks – Detailed Training Follow the structure of checklists Detailed instructions with links to documentation Webinars Trainings - Cover Technical Training Slide Decks Office Hours - Q & A Sessions to answer specific questions Check http://www.cde.state.co.us/assessment/newassess-dtc for details.

CDE Training Schedule Training Dates Times Content Fall CMAS Debrief/ Spring Kickoff 01/08/2015 9:00am Over of the two testing systems covering key dates. TestNav Site Readiness Technical Training 1/15/2015 1/20/2015 1:00pm Nuts and bolts of TesNav assessment environment configuration. Office Hours Tuesdays Thursdays Answer your specific site readiness questions.

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